Parent Newsletter - Week of March 13th

The final week of our Winter classes will be BADGE WEEK!

What is Badge Week?

At the end of the final class, coaches will select a player who best exemplified some of First Tee's character values throughout the session.

In our Age 4-6 classes, 4 players will receive a sticker for doing an outstanding job at one of the following: showing respect to themselves, showing respect to others, showing respect to their surroundings, and for being safe.

In our Age 7 & up classes, 5 players will receive a lapel pin for doing an outstanding job at one of our 5 key character commitments: pursuing goals, growing through challenges, collaborating with others, building positive self-identity, and using good judgment.

Players do not need to be present to win a badge; however, there will also be a golf skills badge (ages 7 & up) available for the player with the most total points in the golf activities during the final class.

We hope you all had a great time this session and we look forward to seeing you back in the Spring. Registration opens for our Spring session on Wednesday, March 22nd.

Makeup classes (as of 3/6)

Mon 3/20- Lake Forest & Dad Miller

Tues 3/21- San Juan Hills

Wed 3/22- San Juan Hills, Lake Forest, Fullerton GC, Islands

Fri 3/24- Lake Forest. David L. Baker, Islands

Sat 3/25- Dad Miller, Islands, Anaheim Hills, Willowick

Sun 3/26- Coyote Hills (Tim only), Lake Forest

Questions? Click here to contact Jason Reddick

We need volunteers!

Check out our upcoming events if you would like to volunteer.

March 22nd

Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND)

Golf Clinic

Time: 4:00 - 5:15PM (arrival 3:30PM)

Location: Dad Miller Golf Course

How many volunteers needed: 2

March 25th

Girl Scouts Orange County

Golf Clinic for Girls Scouts to earn specific badges. Currently have 70 registrations!

Time: 10:00am-12pm (arrival time 9AM)

Location: Dad Miller Golf Course

How many volunteers needed: As many as possible! Currently have NONE!

April 1st

Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL)

Golf Clinic for the youth of PAAL; a chance for them to experience and learn how to golf, learn our Life Skills, and play fun games.

Time: 10:00am-12pm (arrival time 9AM)

Location: Willowick Golf Course

How many volunteers needed: minimum of 10

Click here to Contact Shannon Singh to volunteer

HOAG Classic "Student Day"

Sunday, March 19th is "Student Day" at the HOAG Classic. All kids age 18 & under get into the tournament for FREE (no ticket necessary).

If you come Sunday, make sure to visit FTOC at our tent near the first tee box!

Winter 2023 Participant

Golf Tournament on March 30th

@ Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center
$25 per player
Open to any child (ages 7 & up) who participated in our 2023 Winter Classes.
Limited to the first 40 participants.
Family members & friends are welcome to come watch and/or caddy for your participants as they play the course ($5/spectator fee paid in the golf shop the day of the event).

Spring Session Schedule Available Online Today!

Registration Opens March 22nd
Classes start the Week of 4/2 and run through 6/2
Registration opens at 7:00am for any past participants and 8:00am for new participants.

New Classes Added!

Age 12-13 class on Fridays @ Dad Miller 4:30-6:30 w/Coach Chloe
Add Age 4-6 class on Saturdays @ Islands 11:00-12:00 w/Coach Chloe

Class Change:

Age 10-11 class on Saturdays @ Dad Miller to 1:30-3:00 with Coach Chloe

View Spring Schedule Here

Share Your Appreciation Letters

We'd like to ask our participants and their families to draw pictures (for our younger players), write thank you cards, or letters of appreciation. They could bring them to their lead coach at practice to be collected, or they can mail it to Dad Miller (address below). This will be something simple you can do to show our volunteers an extra thank you for all the great work they do.

Mail to:

Dad Miller Golf Course

Attn: First Tee – Orange County

430 N. Gilbert Street , Dad Miller Golf Course

Anaheim, 92801

Questions? Click here to contact Shannon Singh

Tickets on sale now - click here to purchase!

Additional Dates to remember:

March 17: St. Patrick's Day - Wear green to class
March 19: Last day of classes
March 30: Winter 2023 Participant Golf Tournament
April 26th: Summer Camp Registration Opens
May 11th: Fundraiser Event - Wine Women & Shoes
June 12-16th: First Week of Summer Camp
June 19-23rd: Second Week of Summer Camp

Click here to see all 2023 events

Weather

Wear

We'd like to remind our participants to dress for the cool weather. I know we tend to get a little cold once the sun goes down, so maybe bring an extra jacket or even some cozy gloves to stay warm. Layering is great option.

Check local forecast here

Water & Snack Donations

We accept water & snack donations at each location. We ask that the snacks are healthy and individually wrapped. Any amount is appreciated.

Questions? Click Here!

Not Feeling Well?

As a reminder, to keep everyone safe and healthy in our program, please stay home if you are not feeling well.

Become a Volunteer!

Do you or someone you know enjoy golf?

Do you enjoy working with kids?

Come help coach our life skills program at one of our many locations across Orange County. Golf knowledge is NOT required to be a volunteer coach, all you need is a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our young people.

Click here for more details